safeguard against sth
— phrasal verb with safeguard /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːd/
/-ɡɑːrd/ verb [T] Definition
› to do things that you hope will stop something unpleasant from happening: A good diet will safeguard against disease.Preventing and impedingLimiting and restricting
(Definition of safeguard against sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- avoid verb
- avoidable adjective
- bar noun (PREVENTING)
- be a drag on sb/sth idiom
- block sth out phrasal verb (STOP FROM PASSING)
- flameproof adjective
- hamper verb
- have sb/sth hanging round your neck idiom
- head sth off phrasal verb
- hinder verb
- hold/keep sb/sth at bay idiom
- overcome verb (UNABLE TO ACT)
- paralyse verb
- preclude verb
- prejudice verb
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